A 'loop' tack test is carried out to test standard FINAT No. 9. A sample is prepared and the "application tack" is measured using Mecmesin's MultiTest-xt console controlled test system. The test system is driven by Emperor software, that measures the peak force to completely separate the loop from the glass plate.

A 135 degree peel test is carried out on a sample of medical packaging to ensure maximum seal with minimum peel. A custom designed vacuum fixture attached to a MultiTest-i PC-controlled force tester holds the sample firmly so that repeatable results are achieved when the lid is peeled off at a constant speed of 500 mm/min.

A 180° peel test of pressure sensitive adhesives is carried out using a FPT-H1 horizontal friction peel tear tester and a 180° peel test fixture kit. This is suitable for testing to a range of peel testing standards including FINAT No 1 and 3, ASTM D3330, Afera 5001, BS EN 1939 and PSTC 101.